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Facebook’s Transfer Petition in Madras HC case involving encryption and traceability allowed after Tamil Nadu Government withdraws objections

In today's hearing, the SC allowed Facebook's transfer petition in Antony Clement Rubin v. Union of India after the Tamil Nadu Government withdrew its objections to the transfer.
22 October, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
Filings

For the Govt's Eyes Only? Govt opposes disclosure of orders imposing communication shutdown in Kashmir

At today's hearing, the Government cited national security concerns and objected to the Petitioner's and the Intervenors' demand for disclosure of orders issued under the Telecom Suspension Rules.
16 October, 2019
3 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
DigitalJustice
Featured

Action-Packed Hearing in Facebook's Transfer Petition before the Supreme Court

In today's hearing, the Supreme Court emphasized that technical and complex issues such as encryption are best addressed by the executive branch and it directed the Central Government to file an affidavit about the status of the Draft Intermediaries Guidelines Rules.
24 September, 2019
4 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
Filings

Foundation for Media Professionals approaches Supreme Court to support journalistic freedom in Kashmir

In today's hearing, the SC wondered if the 40 day long suspension of telecom and internet services in Kashmir was a shutdown or breakdown. It finally directed the Govt. to file its response to the writ petition and intervention applications and urged selective restoration of communication channels.
16 September, 2019
2 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
Filings

Kashmiri student based in Bangalore files petition before the Karnataka HC against communication shutdown.

The Petition argues that the communication shutdown violates Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. The legal basis for the communication shutdown still remains unknown and the interim prayer seeks transparency.
04 September, 2019
2 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
Filings

IFF files independent expert's submission before Madras HC on PIL relating to encryption and traceability

IFF has filed an expert submission by Dr. Manoj Prabhakaran (Professor, IIT Bombay) which highlights the risks and long term ineffectiveness of Dr. Kamakoti's proposal to introduce traceability on encrypted platforms.
23 August, 2019
3 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
Data Protection

Personal Data and Information Privacy Code Bill, 2019 introduced in the Lok Sabha today! #SaveOurPrivacy

IFF goes to Parliament with Dr. Ravikumar (Lok Sabha, MP from Tamil Nadu). Today, the Personal Data and Information Privacy Code Bill, 2019 was introduced!
26 July, 2019
2 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
DigitalJustice

Vanakkam! Updates on the Aadhaar-social media linkage and encryption PIL before the Madras HC

At today's hearing, IFF placed on record its written submissions highlighting how proposed changes to the product design of social media platforms would harm user privacy and lead to over-broad automated censorship.
24 July, 2019
2 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay
Legal

Venom, venom, venom. BSNL engaging in code injections.

Documents reports of code injections producing advertisments and images by BSNL's has led us to question security and legality of their actions. We write to BSNL to take necessary recourse in addressing the issue.
17 May, 2019
3 min read
Joanne DCunhaJoanne DCunha
DigitalJustice

We won’t give up! IFF approaches CIC against MHA’s refusal to disclose surveillance figures.

After the MHA rejected our RTI applications about use of surveillance powers on flimsy grounds, IFF has filed an appeal before the CIC and we are willing to go the distance in this fight for transparency.
14 May, 2019
4 min read
Devdutta MukhopadhyayDevdutta Mukhopadhyay

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